Isle of Man Government Primary Care

About Us

Our ambition is to create a high quality, integrated health and care service that organises care around patient and service user needs, delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time. A service that, from prevention to cure, works together to keep people well; gives equal prioritisation to health and social care; and is one of the best 'person-centred' sustainable health and care services. Manx Care will strive to deliver the following high quality services:

• Primary care
• Urgent and emergency integrated care services
• Integrated community care
• Mental health services
• Social care
• Specialised care
• Preventative healthcare (screening and immunisation)
• Research
• Women’s, children’s and families
• Public health delivery programmes
• Private healthcare

Manx Care has a loyal and dedicated workforce with the skill and expertise required to help you with your health and care needs.

Living and Working in Isle of Man

Public Transport

There are many forms of transport available on the Isle of Man from Taxi to Steam Trains. Public transport is excellent on the Isle of Man and is a common way to get about. Buses run all over the island, even to remote destinations (less frequent routes). Some of the more remote areas are best reached by car, though it is not a daily necessity for most visitors or locals. Bus and train timetables can be found at www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/

Work Permits

As a GP, a work permit is not required, however please contact the Work Permits Team on 01624 682393 to discuss further requirements in relation to your personal circumstances. Information and further contact details on work permits can be found at https://www.gov.im/categories/working-in-the-isle-of-man/work-permits/apply-for-or-renew-a-work-permit/

Property

Property purchasers or renters will find a comprehensive range of properties available on the Island including apartments, bungalows, traditional terraced, semi and detached houses as well as quaint country cottage retreats and many large premium country and coastal properties. The main Estate Agents are listed for your convenience. https://www.garforthgray.im
http://www.deanwood.im/
http://www.chrystals.co.im/
http://www.harmonyhomes.co.im/
http://www.quayles.co.im/
http://www.cowleygroves.com/
http://www.manxmove.im
http://www.cartermoon.com

Education System

The Isle of Man has a high performing education system consisting of 33 well-resourced primary schools and five regional secondary schools which all share a strong commitment to meet the
requirements of the Island’s young people. There is a continuing programme of building renewal and sixth form centres have been added in all of the secondary schools over the past decade. Department of Education & Children: Click here List of Primary, Secondary Schools and Further and Higher Education: Click here There is also a privately educated school on the island which is located just by Ronaldsway Airport. It houses a Junior School called The Buchan School and Secondary and Higher Education in King
Williams College. Click here

Taxation

The Isle of Man operates a clear and simple taxation regime with a standard rate of tax on individuals of 10%, a higher rate of 20% and generous personal allowances with a £120,000 tax cap on personal income for the current tax year.
 
More information can be found at: https://www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/income-tax-and-national-insurance/

Our GP Practices on the Isle of Man

Practice	Location	Practice Manager
Kensington Health Centre	Douglas	Mrs Jo Gibson Tel: 01624 642333
Palatine Group Practice	Douglas	Mrs Ali Johnston Tel: 01624 623931
Snaefell Surgery	Douglas	Mr Robin Hynes Tel: 01624 623931
Hailwood Medical Centre	Douglas	Mrs Cathy Poultney Tel: 01624 686949
Finch Hill Health Centre	Douglas	Mrs Rebecca Kelly Tel: 01624 656050
Ramsey Group Practice	Ramsey	Ms Mandy Phillips Tel: 01624 813881
Jurby Health Centre	Jurby	Ms Mandy Phillips Tel: 01624 813881
Laxey Health Centre	Laxey	Ms Sue Corlett Tel: 01624 861350
Village Walk Health Centre	Onchan	Ms Sue Corlett Tel: 01624 656020
Castletown Medical Centre	Castletown	Mrs Debbie Longan Tel: 01624 686939
Southern Group Practice	Port Erin	Miss Julie Taylor Tel: 01624 686979
Ballasalla Medical Centre	Ballasalla	Ms Katie Wiltshire Tel: 01624 823243
Peel Medical Centre	Peel	Mrs Janece Pugh Tel: 01624 686968